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Canterbury

Canterbury

Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama

Mobile County 36619, 36693

$249,638 Average Value
$146 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

Ample green space 12 miles from downtown

The suburbs of Canterbury are a haven for commuters looking for more green space while still having a reasonable 12-mile drive to Mobile. "People here have great access to Mobile and other cities on the Gulf, like Pascagoula, Mississippi," says Barbara Stiell, Realtor for 16 years with American Dream Realty. People feel removed from the city, but it's a straight shot to downtown Mobile on Interstate 10. Wooded space surrounds manicured suburban communities with a range of homes, from cozy cottages to Colonial Revival mansions, with a median price of $240,000. "People love the walkability," says Stiell, "most communities have wide streets and nice sidewalks." Many folks can walk to Mims Park to play on the athletic fields, and neighborhood kids play rec football and baseball games here. Having more green space doesn't mean giving up convenient shopping. Folks drive a mile down Government Boulevard for groceries, home supplies, or to grab a bite. Students may attend Mobile County Schools, including Burns Middle School, which is less than a mile from many homes.

Canterbury is a beautiful neighborhood located in Mobile, AL.
Canterbury is a beautiful neighborhood located in Mobile, AL.
The Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail is a great spot for Canterbury residents seeking a hike.
The Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail is a great spot for Canterbury residents seeking a hike.
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Large cul-de-sacs and spacious lawns

Canterbury is home to a handful of communities. Curving streets and cul-de-sacs give way to large, manicured lawns and driveways wide enough to fit multiple vehicles. Cottage, split-level, prairie-style and ranch-style homes from the 1970s comprise most of the neighborhood. These 1970s homes range from $180,000 for a cozy three-bedroom cottage to a $250,000 three-bedroom prairie-style with a shady front porch built for a rocking chair. Newer and larger homes can be found on the higher end of the spectrum, like a recently built four-bedroom Craftsman for $600,000 with luxurious interior design or an expansive Colonial Revival mansion on a sprawling lot for $700,000.

Many homes are built around cul-de-sacs in Canterbury of Mobile, AL.
Many homes are built around cul-de-sacs in Canterbury of Mobile, AL.
Canterbury awns are well-kept, and natural landscaping creates a seamless quality.
Canterbury awns are well-kept, and natural landscaping creates a seamless quality.
The Canterbury neighborhood is quiet residents enjoy the natural beauty of their neighborhood.
The Canterbury neighborhood is quiet residents enjoy the natural beauty of their neighborhood.
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Animal exhibits and trails at the Environmental Studies Center

Even though they're 12 miles from downtown, people in Canterbury are surrounded by wooded spaces and parks. People make the short walk or drive to play on the athletic fields at Mims Park, and kids come here for rec league baseball and football games. The Environmental Studies Center covers the neighborhood's west side with 500 acres of Alabama forest and a lake. They serve as a rehabilitation center for injured wildlife, and people can come to see the native animals up close, including falcons and deer. People can also hike on the nature trails or kayak on the lake.

The Environmental Studies Center has a wildlife rehabilitation program to care for and possibly release up to 600 patients a year near Canterbury.
The Environmental Studies Center has a wildlife rehabilitation program to care for and possibly release up to 600 patients a year near Canterbury.
The Canterbury Neighborhood is close to  The Environmental Studies Center hosting many different animals in rehabilitation.
The Canterbury Neighborhood is close to The Environmental Studies Center hosting many different animals in rehabilitation.
The Environmental Studies Center is 500 acres of woodlands along with a natural sciences facility in Canterbury.
The Environmental Studies Center is 500 acres of woodlands along with a natural sciences facility in Canterbury.
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Murphy High on the National Register of Historic Places

Neighborhood students may attend Mobile County Schools, beginning at Olive J. Dodge Elementary, which is graded a C by Niche. Kids continue less than a mile from home at Burns Middle, rated a C. They round out their education at one of the oldest schools in the state, Murphy High, graded a C-plus. Murphy's sprawling 28-acre campus was constructed in 1836 with stunning Spanish Revival architecture, and in 1982, the school was placed on the United States Department of the Interior's National Historic Places.

Murphy High School's historic campus
Murphy High School's historic campus
Murphy High School is a public high school located in Mobile, AL not far from Canterbury.
Murphy High School is a public high school located in Mobile, AL not far from Canterbury.
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Twelve-mile commute to downtown

Commuters can hop on U.S. Route 90 or I-10 for a 12-mile drive to downtown Mobile or a 31-mile drive to Pascagoula, Mississippi. Canterbury is positioned 8 miles from Mobile Regional Airport and 10 miles from Mobile International Airport, so flights are easy to book.

Dauphin St. in Downtown Mobile offers residents plenty of dinning options.
Dauphin St. in Downtown Mobile offers residents plenty of dinning options.
is in Mobile, AL which is situated along the Gulf Coast.
is in Mobile, AL which is situated along the Gulf Coast.
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BBQ and shopping on Government Boulevard

Folks drive a couple of miles south on Government Boulevard to get big-box items and home supplies at Walmart and Lowe's. People also come here to check off their grocery list at Winn-Dixie. After shopping, folks grab fried pickles and fall-off-the-bone beef at Dick Russell's Bar-B-Q. On Saturdays, neighbors join each other for a pint at Beef O'Brady's while watching Tide or Tiger football.

Canterbury residents might try a cold beer at Beef O’Brady’s when in town.
Canterbury residents might try a cold beer at Beef O’Brady’s when in town.
For Irish comfort food, the perfectly named Beef O’Brady’s menu near Canterbury is the spot.
For Irish comfort food, the perfectly named Beef O’Brady’s menu near Canterbury is the spot.
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Mardi Gras in Mobile

American Mardi Gras celebrations originated in Mobile, despite the holiday being synonymous with New Orleans, so people here take it seriously. Prepare for two weeks of parades and parties leading up to Fat Tuesday. During Mardi Gras, the city sparkles with festive purple, gold and green beads.

Some Canterbury residents might enjoy the annual Mardi Gras parades.
Some Canterbury residents might enjoy the annual Mardi Gras parades.
Canterbury residents enjoy the annual Mardi Gras Parades in downtown Mobile.
Canterbury residents enjoy the annual Mardi Gras Parades in downtown Mobile.
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Transit

Airport

Mobile Regional

25 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Canterbury US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$287,947
Median Single Family Price
$285,995
Median Townhouse Price
$545,565
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$146
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
64
Months of Supply
2.10
Median List Price
$289,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
887
Median Year Built
1990
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,881
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,231
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,497
Median Age
41
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$90,902
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$104,491

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.6%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
60''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

5 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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